Research Article

Risk Assessment of an Existing Metro Tunnel in Close Proximity to New Shield Tunnels following Construction

Table 8

Classification of structural deterioration grades.

Impact degreeIntensity ratio Safety status of existing tunnel structures

I ≤ 2/3Unsafe
II2/3 <  ≤ 4/5Relatively unsafe
III4/5 <  ≤ 7/8Relatively safe
IV > 7/8Safe